. vegan chocolate chip pumpkin oatmeal cookies .

As a self-proclaimed cookie monster, it pains me to admit that I only have one recipe for cookies on my blog. Just one. BUT! Thanks to a quiet and somber Sunday afternoon, I now have two cookie recipes. Allow me to introduce you to the newest cookie to grace the Spoons family: vegan chocolate chip pumpkin oatmeal cookies…

A few notes about these cookies…

First, they were very much accidentally vegan. What I mean is that I didn’t originally set out with the intention of making them vegan — a lack of eggs coupled with no motivation to head out to the store and buy some forced my hand and vegan cookies were born. Huzzah! The best part about vegan baking? Being able to enjoy raw cookie dough without the fear of food poisoning.

Second, I was originally planning to make iced pumpkin oatmeal cookies, but if you’ll look above and note the laziness I mentioned in point #1, you’ll realize that tossing in a handful of chocolate chips was infinitely easier than whipping up a 5-minute batch of icing… So, non-iced chocolate chip pumpkin oatmeal cookies were born, which is probably a blessing in disguise because everyone knows that chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are the best ones out there, and that pumpkin and chocolate make a killer combo. Win, win.

Third, this recipe makes 12 cookies. One dozen. You can go ahead and double or triple it if you want more, but if you’re anything like me, you get tired of eating the same thing after the third or fourth cookie/muffin/slice, so keeping batches small is the way to go. It also means more opportunity to bake new things.

Fourth, fifth, and sixth… These are delicious. I am obsessed. Go make them now.

Remove from oven and let cool for 1 minute before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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You may notice that the recipe doesn’t call for any flax or chia “eggs” — this is because it doesn’t need any. The pumpkin does a good job at binding the ingredients together, while simultaneously adding a slight cakiness to the overall texture.

If you’re not a big fan of cakey cookies, you needn’t worry about not liking these guys. The fact that I was out of eggs was actually a blessing in disguise because eggs tend to add to the cakiness factor, so a lack of egg leads to a significantly less cakey cookie. What you’re left with is a cookie that’s wonderfully chewy on the outside, and become softer towards the centre. Perfection.

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Are you a fan of raw cookie dough? Do you eat it even when eggs are involved?
Are you getting pumpkin’d out yet?

Chocolate is much better than icing (says my PMS inflicted self). It gets all ooey gooey and rich and amazing. Ahh. Also, love that these are egg-free. I never have eggs in the house, and it’s fabulous to not have to go out and buy any for a few cookies.

Will definitely be making these soon! For some reason, I am really into pumpkin this year. Last year, I bought maybe one can and maybe used half of it. I’m already on to can #2 in just under a week! GO ME!

These do look pretty fantastic! Oatmeal and chocolate chip is the best way to go, especially when pumpkin is added to the mix.
And as for raw cookie dough? Let’s just say it’s a slight miracle that I’ve never gotten food poisoning (knock on wood). I remember as a kid at sleepovers a favourite ‘snack’ was pulling rolls of Pillsbury cookie dough out of the fridge and passing it around.
So basically, I should probably cook more vegan things so I’m less likely to make myself horribly sick with my love for raw dough.

Call me a rebel but I’ll eat cookie dough whenever…samolina or not!! However I would feel much safer eating vegan cookie dough! These cookies look AMAZING- have you considered submitting it to Food Gawker? Major, for lack of better term, food porn right here ;)! Canned pumpkin puree isn’t available in Mumbai but you are making me consider taking a few cans back to make these cookies there- let’s see what the luggage allowance situation is like when I start packing tonight! And if you are bored before you finish your batch may I suggest turning leftovers into ice cream sandwiches??

Yay! Cookies!:) Aren’t pumpkin and oatmeal just addictive in a cookie, but in a great way?:) SO much better than pumpkin oats in a bowl! I’m kinda sad mine are gone from my last batch- thanks for inspiring me to make more!:) Love the way pumpkin takes care of the eggs deal, even in an egg free baking success by accident!:) PS- what kind of camera do you have? These are great shots!

Cookies can be ridiculously tough to photograph — I agree! I end up just taking a lot of different shots, both planned and spontaneous, and then choose the ones that look the best. It usually takes a lot longer than my others though.

Thank you Amanda! I wanted to make some oatmeal cookies for my little ones but I am out of butter. I do have olive oil…so will substitute that. Of cpurse I always have choc chips! This will be my afternoon project today!

For me, it’s pumpkin season year round but it’s more acceptable once fall comes around for the year 😉 So no, I’m nowhere NEAR being pumpkin-ed out. BRING IT ON! And I will eat any and all cookie dough whether it has raw eggs or not. I’ve had a bit of a stomach ache far too many times from eating too much dough but I keep coming back for more. It’s just TOO good for me to pass up. Or maybe I just like living on the edge 😉

I love pumpkin in anything. Yet, I haven’t had anything with pumpkin in it, or even flavored with pumpkin. For shame. I hate opening up a can of pumpkin and only using a Tablespoon or 2 and having to toss the rest once it goes bad. I haven’t been in the mood to bake or cook anything lately. For shame!

These sound amazing! I love cookies and pumpkin. I usually still shovel regular cookie dough into my mouth. Luckily I have never had any issues with it and hopefully never do! My boyfriends dad is mostly vegan and I’m sure he would love these. It’s always fun to find new treats he can eat.

Pumpkin’d out?! Is that even possible? Not for me ;). I just finished another spaghetti squash and when preparing one it lasts me for about four meals so I was a little worried about being over it afterwards but – no.
Either my mum didn’t warn us or my siblings and I ignored what she said and happily ate cookie dough in anyway even though it always had eggs back in the day. Eating raw dough is still my favourite part of baking only that nowadays it’s always egg-free/vegan so there’s nothing to worry about in the first place. Awesome that you made yours vegan, too – intentionally or not. They look great, too.

I love an easy and delicious cookie recipe! I think I have made similar cookies to this recipe but will def try yours out! I used to LOVE raw cookie dough until college, when I met my ex-husband (he was my boyfriend at the time) told me over and over how bad it is to eat cookie dough with the raw egg. He ruined my fun. Now, I sometimes make the eggless cookie dough that I use for chocolate truffles and can eat that raw without having to worry.

Sooo…what you’re saying is that I can whip up this batter with the sole intention of eating the dough and never actually bake any cookies? Sold. Maaaybe I’ll squeeze out a cookie or two but no promises. Raw cookie dough is the way to my heart. (:

Well you have your COOKIE dough balls also, (which are like my most favouritest things. Ever), so that’s kiiinda another cookie recipe, maybe?
And remember those coconut flour choc chip cookies you made ages ago & posted about? I adored them & made them tons too…<- ha , look I've started to reminisce about cookies. What can I say, I'm a fellow (hardcore) cookie monster , and proud :).

You know what, I literally just came across the recipe for those the other day — I remember loving them! I seriously have to do more experimenting with coconut flour… it can be tricky to work with, but it really adds a lovely texture and flavour to things.

I’m SO with you on making a dozen. Even if it’s the best cookie ever, I’m always ready to bake up something new when they’re gone! I love me some cakey cookies and I’m BEYOND obsessed with pumpkins, so these are just what the doctor ordered. Pinned!

I usually shuddet when I read vegan, cause it makes me feel restricted and forced to eat 1 kg vegetables, but well, when I look at these babies I totally want to be vegan!! What a yummy combo!!
Oh and yes, I eat raw cookie dough in big amounts and I will probably die one day from a salmonella infection. At least I will have some chocolate between my teeth!

So I’m going to pull a you because I’m way to lazy to go to the grocery store just to get pumpkin (I’m out..I know I don’t know how long this can last!), so I am going to sub the pumpkin for banana. Love that they’re accidentally vegan!

I LOVE how these sound, especially the addition of maple syrup – anything wtih maple syrup is definitely okay with me! Yes, I jumped on the pumpkin train months ago and am still loving it! Such a comforting taste and smell. I absolutely love Yankee Candle’s Pumpkin Pie candle.. it smells incredible.

Oh my goodness – these cookies!!! I think these cookies are gonna imspire me to start my very own – very first – link love post!!! Sometimes, technology is so behind the times when you really need it to be ahead…if technology had caught up with everyones thinking – then I could be sampling one of these beauties RIGHT NOW!!!!

I don’t think I could ever be pumpkin’d out – I put pumpkin in my veggies and quinoa concoction last night! As for eggd-raw cookie dough, not a big fan – takes one time of a bad batch to steer me clear! But this – this I could save half to eat while the other half I used to make 6 cookies

As much as I enjoyed the cookies, I have to admit that the raw dough might have been better… but is it strange that I kind of get skeeved out by eating raw flour? Might try subbing in something different to see what I can come up with ….

I love raw cookie dough, but only if it’s egg free – I pretty much don’t use eggs in anything these days because I really just don’t like them.
These look amazing, and I am going to make them this weekend. 100%. Bookmarked, printed and ready to go!

Umm bookmarked! Anything pumpkin + chocolate in cookie form is basically perfection. I’m definitely making these soon, they look phenomenal! I wonder if replacing maple syrup (at least part of it) with some molasses would work too? I’ll try it and let you know

I’m just going to ignore the fact that you had no eggs in your house….seriously no eggs? When I get down to 6 its borderline emergency!

This recipe has me craving cookies right now- but I’ll suffice with the oats. I’m actually a fan of the softer cookies- the kabocha ones I experimented with last week came out really soft- but it did contain an egg 😉

We have these cookie dough packets in the supermarket where all you do is slice it up and bake- as a kid I may have gone through half of those before baking….so good- although mum used to always tell me if I ate raw cookie dough I’d get worms lol!

These look delicious. Love that they’re egg-free (not that I have a problem with eggs) and the batter can be eaten without risk! (I usually take my chances with traditional batter. 29 years, and I haven’t gotten food poisoning yet!) Since I’m not quite pumpkin’ed out yet (been enjoying it in moderation), I need to try these!

Sometimes I make cookie dough simply so I can eat it raw. Never had an issue with food poisoning yet. Knocks on wood.

These look really good, and I’m intrigued by the lack of eggs and using pumpkin puree as a substitute. I’ll be pinning these for when I get around to actually baking and thereby pureeing my pumpkin. One day.

I love raw cookie/cake dough. Even with eggs in it. When I was little mum used to let me eat some with fingers from the empty bowl before washing it. I still haven’t kicked the bucket 😛 Well, maybe it really is better to eat vegan cookie dough because I can eat as much as I want.

I wonder how these taste. So far the only pumpkin thing I’ve eaten is pudding. There’s always pumpkin pudding in the supermarket around Halloween and I love it.

As you know, I don’t eat eggs anymore..but I used to and that NEVER stopped me from wolfing down the raw dough. My mom would always tell me to stop..but I never listened. HA! You can imagine how much more I eat now without the eggs!! These cookies look SO GOOD!! I love pumpkinnnn! Job well done, and I am excited to give these a try.!

Well I need to make these soon… I’ll have to pick up some of the ingredients when I get groceries tomorrow. And pumpkin’d out?! No way…I’m actually craving a pumpkin chai from Caribou Coffee right now. =)

I ain’t skeered of any eggy cookie dough! But I’ll gladly take an egg-free one too! I don’t discriminate…not when it comes to cookies! 😉 Your pictures are gorgeous, girl! Love the one of them all stacked up! A tower of pumpkin-filled deliciousness! Consider these added to the ever growing things to make from your blog list! I am ALL about some chewy (non-cakey) cookies! YUM!

And I’m just about finished with my THIRD jumbo can of pumpkin this month! I’m averaging a can a week and still not tired of it! Bring on the pumpkin!!

I’d imagine they’d still taste amazing, but I’m not sure if the texture would be the same. There’s no harm in experimenting, though! I actually want to get in to using more almond/coconut flour myself.

OMG! These are simply amazing!! I made two slight changes – I used steel cut oats (soaked first) and I subbed agave for the maple syrup. I doubled the recipe and got about 28 cookies. Simply wonderful!! THANK YOU so much for posting!!

Recipe was dry and even after adding more pumpkin, vanilla and syrup I could barely make a cookie. I hoped they would melt together but they came out dry. I followed recipe exactly before adding more wet ingredients. They came out dry and not moist and crumbling apart. What went wrong?

I made these at the office today and used carob chips. They were delicious. I made variations with regard to sweetener: I used date paste and I blended it into the pumpkin I had roasted the night before. That was enough sweetness for me.

Now that I am home, I am making them again, and added a bit more of my pumpkin-date pure, omitted the carob chips and added walnuts. Can’t wait to see how they turn out.

Made these after Thanksgiving and they were delicious. Used vegan white chocolate chips instead and yum!! Do you know if they could be made gluten free? Trying to figure out what I could use in place of the whole wheat flour. Any suggestions?

I’m glad you liked them, Gillian! Thanks for letting me know And I’m pretty sure that you could use an equal amount of oat flour in place of the whole wheat to make them gluten free. Just make sure to use certified GF oats.

I just made these and they are Awesome! I quadrupled my batch and made a few changes I used a maple syrup, agave and molasses comb omitted the salt and added some nuts. Recipe added to my list of favorites.

Mmm these are amazing! I subbed the syrup with three extra tablespoons of pumpkin and I subbed the flour with a gluten free flour blend. I baked them for 15-18 min and flattened them with a spatula at 12 min. Wow these are unbelievable thanks for the recipe!

Thanks for these! I did a quick search for pumpkin oatmeal cookies and this baby popped up! I took a leap of faith and made a triple batch and am glad I did! As you say, they are a cakey cookie, but that’s far better than a dry cookie, in my books.

I made them for my quilting group and they were a hit; one friend asked if she could take a few home for her husband and insisted I share the recipe (always good signs).

I swapped raisins for chocolate chips, because I don’t have vegan chips in the house. In future, I might add some nuts or pumpkin seeds for some crunch (I can’t help but play with recipes). This is a keeper.

OMG. I made these, and then after a few days doubled the recipe and made them again. They are by far the best cookies I’ve ever made! So delectable and there is NO WAY you can stop at one. I fed some non-vegans at work and they loved the cookies. Only adjustment I made was zest in fresh organic ginger in the liquids prior to combining to the dry mix.
Will make these always.